Penieli Latu (born 20 February 1973) is a former Tongan rugby union player. He represented Tonga at the 1995 Rugby World Cup. He earned 9 caps for Tonga from 1994 to 1995. He debuted against Samoa on 4 June 1994. His last match was against Fiji a year later on 15 July.

Penieli Latu
Date of birth (1973-02-20) 20 February 1973 (age 51)
Place of birthTonga
Notable relative(s)Sinali Latu (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2002-2005 Celtic RFC ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1994-1996
1996-1998
Vaheloto
Secom Rugguts[1]
()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2002-2005 South Canterbury ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1994-1995 Tonga 9

He played for South Canterbury's Celtic Rugby Club alongside his three younger brothers.[2][3] He is the younger brother of former dual international Sinali Latu.[4]

References

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  1. ^ チームの歴史
  2. ^ The Timaru Herald (7 September 2008). "Brothers enter record books". Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  3. ^ "Celtic set to be best club in modern era of rugby if they grab 9th title". www.stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Brothers enter record books". Stuff. 31 January 2009. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
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